Chapter 67

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Seeing Tong Yan's determined gaze and Zhang Xiao's pleading look, Wang Mo's father finally gave up on the idea of making a lot of money from this kid.

"This is the Hasee Tianyun P180C, with an Intel Celeron 1.8GHz processor, an LCD screen, 128MB of RAM, a 20GB hard drive, an Intel 84GV chipset, a 100M network card, a 56K modem, and 5 USB 2.0 ports. The original price was 3880 yuan." Wang Mo's father struggled to find such a machine.

Tong Yan's eyes lit up. The original price was so cheap. "How much for the second-hand one?"

Wang Mo's father said, "Let me explain first. The original 20GB hard drive was broken, so I replaced it with a 10GB one. Only two of the five USB ports work, the letters on the keyboard are almost worn off, the external speakers are broken, and you need to use headphones to watch movies or listen to music. The battery is also worn out and can only last 10 minutes without charging. Also, it's best not to use it for gaming or running large software, as it's likely to crash. However, it's fine for internet and video. Are you sure you want this?"

Tong Yan had two questions: "Can it connect to the internet wirelessly?"

"Yes."

"Can I use it for typing?"

Wang Mo's father plugged in the computer, turned it on, and let Tong Yan try it out. Tong Yan saw that IE, QQ, and Office were all installed. He tested all the keys, and they worked fine. The worn-off letters didn't affect him at all since he could already type blind.

"It looks good. I'll take it. How much, boss?"

Finding such a cheap laptop would be hard, so Tong Yan decided to take it.

Wang Mo's father sighed in relief. This broken thing could finally be sold. "The original price was 2500, but since you're Zhang Xiao's friend, I'll give it to you for 2000 yuan." If it were in a big city, there would be cheaper second-hand laptops, but Yangping was an underdeveloped prefecture-level city with limited laptop usage and a narrow selection of second-hand options, making the market smaller and prices slightly higher.

"Uncle Wang, 2000 is too expensive. This broken machine can only be used for typing and surfing the internet, and even that might not be fast."

Wang Mo was surprised that his good friend would criticize his father. "Why wouldn't it be fast? I used it before, and the download speed was great. It mainly depends on the broadband."

Zhang Xiao and Wang Mo's father both said "Oh" meaningfully, while Tong Yan was still clueless.

"Let's forget I said that," Wang Mo said awkwardly. "Dad, can you throw in something extra?"

"Then I'll add a mouse," Wang Mo's father agreed.

Zhang Xiao pushed further. "And a laptop backpack."

"Fine, fine, fine!"

Wang Mo's father put on a depressed face, and Zhang Xiao thought, "Uncle Wang is indeed a top-notch actor. This deal might not make much profit, but it shouldn't be a loss. Why put on such a hurt and bullied expression?"

The laptop deal was settled. A second-hand Hasee for 2000 yuan, plus a second-hand mouse and a used laptop backpack. In the end, Zhang Xiao also got a pair of headphones and screen cleaner.

Having a computer wasn't enough; Tong Yan also needed to consider internet access. He could go online in the computer class, but that was only once a week, and transferring documents between computers was a problem. MP3 players and USB drives were not cheap, so Tong Yan hoped to use this laptop to connect to the internet directly.

"If I want to use this computer to go online, do I need to buy anything else?" Tong Yan asked the expert.

Wang Mo's father asked, "Do you have broadband at home?"

"Using it at school, no broadband, no network cable."

Wang Mo glanced at Zhang Xiao. "This guy is even cooler than you."

Zhang Xiao thought, "If you knew he was the shop assistant you hate so much, I wonder what you would think."

"Then use a wireless internet card. There's a telecom company on this street that can set it up."

Tong Yan thanked Wang Mo's father and left the computer repair shop with Zhang Xiao.

"Tong Yan, you still have 500 yuan, right?" Zhang Xiao asked after they left.

"Yep," Tong Yan smiled. "I didn't expect to get the computer for 2000. It's cheaper than I thought."

"It's indeed not expensive, but the money you have left isn't enough for internet. The cheapest wireless internet card costs 300 yuan, and that's just for the device. The data charges are even higher. You can't enjoy the internet for less than 100 yuan a month," Zhang Xiao said frankly.

Tong Yan didn't think it was a big deal. "300 for the card, 100 for data, and I still have some left. I can save 100 yuan from my living expenses each month."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiao sighed. "Here, take this."

"What is this?" Tong Yan asked, looking at the plastic item in his hand, which was slightly larger than a thumb.

"This is a Huawei USB wireless internet card. I have a yearly package that allows unlimited data and time until next August, with a speed of about 150KB. You can use it first," Zhang Xiao explained.

"I can't use your things," Tong Yan refused.

Zhang Xiao crossed his arms. "Just use it. Don't be so stubborn. I have another internet card at home. When you earn money from writing, you can buy your own and return it to me."

This would indeed reduce Tong Yan's financial pressure. He was supposed to live on 300 yuan a month, but he needed to buy paper, pens, and travel expenses during holidays, which would be a strain. "Then I'll pay you for the internet. How much is your card per month?"

Zhang Xiao still refused. His data charges were about 200 yuan a month, and Tong Yan's money was already tight. "Do you look down on me as a friend?"

"I recognize you as a friend, but I still need to pay. It's a different matter," Tong Yan insisted.

In the end, Zhang Xiao symbolically accepted 200 yuan from Tong Yan, and the Huawei EC325 wireless internet card belonged to Tong Yan until he could afford his own.

"It's past five. Let me buy you dinner," Zhang Xiao said, wanting to spend the 200 yuan quickly.

"No, I need to go back and hide this laptop. You're welcome to visit No. 1 High School. I'll treat you to the cafeteria then."

"Your cafeteria is notorious and has no appeal to me. Unless there are many beautiful girls like the one before, then I'd be happy to," Zhang Xiao grinned. The first person he would ask about Tong Yan at No. 1 High School was a beautiful girl.

Beautiful girl? He must be talking about Song Rao. "Then don't come. She's the prettiest in our school. The others are uglier."

"Hey, what's your relationship with her? Is this car hers? Should I call her 'Sister-in-law' next time I see her?" Zhang Xiao fired off a series of questions, but Tong Yan had already ridden far away.

On the way, Tong Yan bought 5 small bottles of Red Star Erguotou liquor and then headed back to school. Unfortunately, someone called him at the school gate.

"Tong Yan!"

Tong Yan turned sharply, almost falling off his bike. "Tea...cher."

With a computer on his back, liquor in his bag, and riding his daughter's pink Giant bike, Tong Yan was amazed he didn't fall off. He was a bit impressed with himself!

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